"Open communication on part of the team as well as effective communication from leadership itself is imperative to the success of that leader."

Managerial Mistakes, Missteps & Misunderstandings: An Essential Guide to Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Best-selling author, Blaine Little has written the definitive book on the major managerial mistakes and how to avoid them. As a manager, what you don't know can hurt you as well as your organization. This is indispensable reading for new bosses or those who have trouble identifying their own blind spots.

The veteran manager will gain insight as to how he or she is perceived by employees. The successful supervisor will be introduced to what obstacles to avoid to remain successful. Get the book or your staff so they may achieve more success than you thought was possible.

The Individual Team: How Fairness Wrecked the Workplace

The first section of this book will discuss the team in general. We look at how the group is almost a living thing in and of itself. And as with all living things, it will change over time. Nothing is predictable, but there are always clues that can be spotted when one is looking for them.

Section two is for the individual team member. This is the biggest portion of a company, and all parts must be moving in the same direction for success. One of the biggest challenges is dealing with generational differences.

In the third section, we take a look at what it takes to be an effective team leader. Many times an employee who was proficient at the prior job got the promotion. But being a good technician does not necessarily make one a good leader.

Civic Duty: The Handbook for All Clubs, Associations & Guilds

Each year, millions of hours are devoted to community organizations. Some of these clubs are philanthropic, others educational or even social in nature, but all are devoted to making their neighborhoods a better place. It's the old lodge, the new church or the youth program that supports the area. Some join for social interaction and some in pursuit of worthwhile self-development. But no matter the reason, their efforts serve us all as well as the individual member.

Yet, there has never been an operating manual or guide for a club. Until now! Learn how to make your club or organization more effective in achieving its goals. Understand how a chapter should operate and the roles of leadership.This should be every Americans... Civic Duty.

"One of the primary benefits to membership in a civic group is the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community."

"Policies are written or become part of the culture in order to increase productivity.  But when a policy or norm does more harm than good, it needs to be rewritten or completely abolished."